The Daily Bruin

Looking for “an act of kindness” for you and your family this weekend? Here’s a good one: A chance to help one of our own in their time of need, not only financially but emotionally as well.

In an effort to assist with the medical expenses for George Fox softball coach Jessica Hollen, whose father was recently diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, and her family, the Bruin softball team has organized a “Home Run Derby” fundraiser on Sunday, April 28, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Morse Softball Field.

Bruin outfielder Rachel Sundquist, one of the event organizers, explained, “This year has been a rough one for our team and our coaching staff since Coach Hollen received the terrible news in regard to her father’s health. In response, our team is coming together as a family to put together this fundraiser. We are a team, we are a family, and we feel like this is how we can help out our coach and support her family.”

As a side note, Pacific Lutheran University is joining us in this effort, as their softball team is holding the same event on their softball field. We so appreciate this show of support and respect for Coach Hollen.

See you at the field.

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